Australasian Association of Buddhist Studies Conference 2018We are pleased to announce the 2018AABSconference, which will be hosted by the Alfred Deakin Institute and Buddhist Studies@Deakin. This interdisciplinary conference will provide a forum for scholars and students of Buddhism to explore the rich tapestry of Buddhist cultures, philosophies, and practices in traditional settings and in modern social life.For full details, please visit theconference website.

The conference committee is now inviting submissions of proposals for papers in all areas of Buddhist studies, including the following themes:

Buddhism in Australasia

Buddhism in the ‘West’

Buddhism and philosophy

Buddhism in contemporary Asia

Buddhist texts and contexts

Historical studies of Buddhism

Engaged Buddhism

Buddhism, art and architecture

Buddhism and meditation

Food, animals, and Buddhism

Panel proposals on these or additional themes with three abstracts are also welcome. Postgraduate students are especially encouraged to present their research, for which bursaries may be available. The closing date for proposals is 31 August 2018. To submit your abstract, please visit theconference website.​Conference convenors: Leesa Davis, Anna Halafoff and John Powers, Deakin University